This warming, immune-boosting almond milk chai tea gets the blood flowing and the soul soaring!

The healing benefits of this chai come from ginger and cinnamon, which aid in digestion, reduce inflammation and boost our immune systems; cloves, which contain pain reducing and antibacterial properties; and cardamom, which helps detoxify our bodies while improving circulation.

Healing + Warming Vegan Chai

Serves 1

Ingredients

1-inch knob of ginger3 star anise pods1/4 teaspoon each: cinnamon & cardamomsplash of vanilla4-5 cloves2 cups almond milk1 tablespoon honeyPreparation

This recipe makes enough for two servings, so warm it all up in a sauce pan, strain the spices out (optional), pour into two mugs and snuggle down to get your antibacterial and antioxidant fix today while watching the snow fall outside!

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Elise is a private chef and holistic nutrition consultant from Martha’s Vineyard, MA. She has always been interested in food as a way of healing and nourishing our bodies and minds; a philosophy made clearer by traveling the world learning about different cultures through sharing and preparing meals. Her main focus includes a personalized approach to wellness, to achieve balance naturally and for clients to feel their most radiant selves. Elise is also running a foodie-goddess retreat in Guatemala this February. Find her at glowinggoddessretreats.com.

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